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82% of Culver City Students Play Sports Across 65 Teams
Eighty-two percent of students at the school take part in athletics across 65 teams, underscoring how sports shape daily routines in the city.
How we reported this
Culver City High School recorded 82 percent student participation in its athletics program during the most recent tracked period, a figure tied to 65 total teams spanning 19 girls sports and 21 boys sports.
The rate stands out because the 2025-26 season already produced 21 of 23 teams reaching CIF Playoffs and two first-time CIF championships in boys volleyball and baseball. High involvement at one campus reflects patterns of regular physical activity that extend into neighborhood routines and after-school schedules across Culver City.
Clearance rules and eligibility requirements shape access
Every athlete must complete registration through the Athletic Clearance website at www.athleticclearance.com and upload a physician-approved physical exam form before any practice or game. Hard-copy forms are not accepted. Students also must remain under 19 years of age on June 15 of the school year, satisfy CIF residency standards, and complete no more than eight semesters of high school.
These steps apply uniformly to the 23 athletic teams offered on campus. The same process covers participants who later earn one of the 38 college commitments recorded for the 2024-25 school year.
Youth programs feed into the high-school pipeline
The City of Culver City runs recreational leagues for ages 5-12 that begin each September, with an explicit focus on community participation rather than elite competition. Local clubs offering volleyball and flag-football sessions operate at Culver High and Culver Middle facilities during the same period, creating direct pathways for younger residents.
Track athletes from the school previously placed as high as second in the girls 200 meters and third in both the girls and boys 400 meters at the 2023-24 CIF State finals, showing measurable performance gains that coincide with broad enrollment numbers.
Families planning to enroll students for the coming season can begin the electronic clearance process immediately through the designated website and confirm physical-exam dates with their physicians to meet the stated requirements.